Patents by Inventor Luzia V. Modolo

Luzia V. Modolo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Production of proanthocyanidins to improve forage quality
    Patent number: 7880059
    Abstract: The invention provides method and compositions for the modulation of anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin production in plants. The methods of the invention allow creation of plants having novel phenotypes. Increased expression of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in plants may be used to increase the nutritional value of food plants for both human and animal consumption. Increased proanthocyanidin content also reduces the potential for bloat in animals fed certain forage plants low in condensed tannin content. The invention may also be used to modify plant pigmentation, and for nutraceutical and food colorant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
    Inventors: Richard A. Dixon, Luzia V. Modolo, Gregory Peel
  • PRODUCTION OF PROANTHOCYANIDINS TO IMPROVE FORAGE QUALITY
    Publication number: 20090083874
    Abstract: The invention provides method and compositions for the modulation of anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin production in plants. The methods of the invention allow creation of plants having novel phenotypes. Increased expression of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in plants may be used to increase the nutritional value of food plants for both human and animal consumption. Increased proanthocyanidin content also reduces the potential for bloat in animals fed certain forage plants low in condensed tannin content. The invention may also be used to modify plant pigmentation, and for nutraceutical and food colorant production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Richard A. Dixon, Luzia V. Modolo, Gregory Peel